The fact that I'm on 'Essex Anthems' makes me happy, especially because half of my family's from Essex.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Oh yeah, I'm an Essex boy and proud of it.
I really appreciate the British part of my family.
To be honest, I think that I am a bit of a singer, coming from Wales; being Welsh, we are all very proud of our singing heritage.
I grew up in Essex, and all my life I wanted to live in London - now I do. I feel very privileged to be able to live here.
What makes me really happy is a walk in the English countryside. A nice sunset, that British countryside - it means I'm home.
When my family first found out about my part in 'EastEnders' they were happy for me and very supportive.
The whole acting game can sometimes be a bit false, and you meet a lot of people in it for the fame - so there's nothing I love more than going back to Essex.
The great thing about coming from where I come from - Liverpool and my family - is that we're very close. I have a great relationship with my siblings and their kids.
I know some of my parents' friends think 'Little Britain' is in incredibly poor taste. But swimming the Channel? You can't really say anything negative about that, can you? There's nothing better than making your parents happy. The glee on my father's face that day was amazing.
I resent almost all of the time I spend in front of the television, but I find 'The Only Way Is Essex' absolutely riveting.